[name change request]

7 minutes ago, ihtfp06 said:

After many a post, I’d like to change my name to “ClownPenis”


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I'd like to respectfully endorse ihtfp06's name change request because it would be funny.

[Going for a Guard/Reserve Pilot Slot - Where do I stand?]

3 hours ago, Inertia17 said:

To the OP, Apologies for the derail, but man...

Your numbers look good. As the others have said the letter and resume are very important. Make sure there are no errors, correct squadron addressed, ask who to address them to etc. Fine tooth comb it. 

Also, if you can get out to a unit for a visit before they interview, it would be a good thing to do. 

Thank you for the response, I appreciate it.  I've visited a couple so far, can definitely see how it's important.  

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If you are a decent writer, you should be ok. But use the people here that offer help. I had someone look over my cover letter and give me some pointers.
Also, personalize it. If the entire cover letter is "I want to fly" said 100 different ways, it adds nothing. Everyone applying wants to fly. Explain why, why that unit, why that mission/airframe, what is it about you that is unique? If you don't get to visit the unit, this is your chance for the unit to get to know you. 
Don't make jokes, but this is your chance to introduce yourself. You have one page for a cover letter, so make use of it.

Thank you for the feedback, really appreciate it.


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We have to look at 200 of these things - resume (what have you done) and cover letter (who are you/sell yourself) are the first two things looked at. If they’re not good, your app is easily thrown to the side pile.  For content, remember we’re pilots who may not know anything about your current profession (if you’re already in the workforce), so keep that in mind when you write...if there’s too much jargon I may just skim over something that’s perhaps a big deal, but I had no idea and treated it as nothing of substance.  Besides content, put the effort into grammar, spelling, ensuring you have the right unit in the letter, etc. If I read something that appears a middle schooler wrote/there’s a clear lack of proof reading, I immediately question whether this guy can succeed at the entire commisioning/flight training process. Maybe the two aren’t directly related, but it’s still a bias that will absolutely exist. 

Appreciate the insight and perspective, thank you. Do you think AFOQT/PCSM scores be mentioned on the resume?


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Looking pretty good for any type of unit. Put the effort into your cover letter and resume. 

Thanks! And letter/resume advice?


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What brabus said. From what I know of the guys I was interviewing with at fighter units, you are in the middle of the pack and competitive.

There’s at least 50 people with good score applying for each fighter unit, so you need to set yourself apart with your cover letter. This is doubly important if you aren’t able to visit a unit.


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Other than the consulting service on this site, do you know of any resume/cover letter resources? Any insight?
Thanks for the input!


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[Going for a Guard/Reserve Pilot Slot - Where do I stand?]

If you want to get past interviews as fast as possible, the helos will do that for you. Otherwise, best of luck, you've got a great application package! The only items that would help you past where you are now are instrument rating and a time machine to go back and get some military experience and a STEM degree. That being said, military experience is a surprisingly minor boost and an economics degree is pretty damn close to STEM. You're solid, just start schmoozin, turn 21, and start boozin.

Thank you for the feedback, appreciate it! Not sure what to bring if I visit units in the next couple of months before I turn 21...


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Hi all, 

Age: 20 (Graduating May 2020)

Private Pilot w/ 140 hrs

PSCM: 90 (94 at 201)

AFOQT: Pilot94, Nav89, AA92, Verb95, Quant81

Major: Economics (3.75 GPA)

Letters of Rec: Ret. USAF Pilot, Director of Food Pantry where I volunteered, College Prof.

Work Experience: Founded an Aerial Photography company in High School, Tennis instructor over the summer.

 

Not sure exactly what I want to go for yet in terms of the airframe, so far I'm most interested in C130s, Fighters, and RSQ HH-60s but I can see myself getting excited about just about any military flying opportunity.  

Where do you all think I stand?  How competitive am I for different types of wings (AW, FW, ARW, RSQ, etc)?